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Ingredients
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Base
Garnish & optional additions
Method
Base
- 1
Prep the cardamom
Crush the green cardamom pods lightly with the flat side of a knife or in a mortar and pestle to expose the seeds. Remove and discard the husks if desired, then grind the seeds to a coarse powder using the mortar or finely crush between two spoons.
- 2
Dissolve the sugar
To avoid any graininess, place the granulated sugar in a small bowl and add 1 tablespoon of warm water. Stir until the sugar dissolves into a simple syrup. Let it cool for a minute so it isn’t warm when blended with the cold ingredients.
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- 4
- 5
Garnish & Serving
- 6
Prepare serving glasses
Chill two tall glasses in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes or fill them with a few ice cubes briefly and discard before pouring to keep the lassi cold.
- 7
Pour and garnish
Divide the blended lassi between the chilled glasses. Sprinkle the chopped pistachios evenly over each serving. Scatter a few saffron threads on top and add a mint sprig to each glass for aroma and color.
- 8
Serve immediately
Serve the lassi immediately while frothy and cold. If you need to hold it for a short time, keep it refrigerated and give a quick stir or pulse in the blender before serving.
